What Happened on August 2?
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EVENTS ON AUGUST 2
Explore the most important historical events that happened on August 2, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Ilinden–Preobrazhenie Uprising
Year:
1903
The Ilinden–Preobrazhenie Uprising against the Ottoman Empire begins.
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Toledo, Spain
Year:
932
After a two-year siege, the city of Toledo, in Spain, surrenders to the forces of the Caliph of Córdoba Abd al-Rahman III, assuming an important victory in his campaign to subjugate the Central March.
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Clay Street Hill Railroad
Year:
1873
The Clay Street Hill Railroad begins operating the first cable car in San Francisco's famous cable car system.
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Tower Subway
Year:
1870
Tower Subway, the world's first underground tube railway, opens in London, England, United Kingdom.
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World War I
Year:
1914
World War I: The German occupation of Luxembourg begins.
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Austria-Hungary
Year:
1916
World War I: Austrian sabotage causes the sinking of the Italian battleship Leonardo da Vinci in Taranto.
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Calvin Coolidge
Year:
1923
U.S. Vice President Calvin Coolidge becomes president upon the death of President Warren G. Harding.
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1922 Shantou typhoon
Year:
1922
A typhoon hits Shantou, Republic of China, killing more than 50,000 people.
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BIRTHS ON AUGUST 2
Discover famous people and historical figures born on August 2, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
David Waddington
Year of birth:
1929
David Waddington, Baron Waddington, English lawyer and politician, Governor of Bermuda (died 2017)
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Vidya Charan Shukla
Year of birth:
1929
Vidya Charan Shukla, Indian politician, Indian Minister of External Affairs (died 2013)
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K. M. Peyton
Year of birth:
1929
K. M. Peyton, British children's author (died 2023)
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Peter Swinnerton-Dyer
Year of birth:
1927
Peter Swinnerton-Dyer, English mathematician and academic (died 2018)
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K. Arulanandan
Year of birth:
1925
K. Arulanandan, Ceylon-American engineer and academic (died 2004)
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Vali Myers
Year of birth:
1930
Vali Myers, Australian painter and dancer (died 2003)
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Viliam Schrojf
Year of birth:
1931
Viliam Schrojf, Czech footballer (died 2007)
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Lamar Hunt
Year of birth:
1932
Lamar Hunt, American businessman, co-founded the American Football League and World Championship Tennis (died 2006)
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DEATHS ON AUGUST 2
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on August 2, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
John Downer
Year of death:
1915
John Downer, Australian politician, 16th premier of South Australia (born 1843)
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Ferenc Pfaff
Year of death:
1913
Ferenc Pfaff, Hungarian architect and academic, designed Zagreb Central Station (born 1851)
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Enrico Caruso
Year of death:
1921
Enrico Caruso, Italian tenor and actor (born 1873)
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Alexander Graham Bell
Year of death:
1922
Alexander Graham Bell, Scottish-Canadian engineer, invented the telephone (born 1847)
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Joseph Whitty
Year of death:
1923
Joseph Whitty, Irish Republican died on hunger strike during the 1923 Irish Hunger Strikes (born 1904)
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Ioryi Mucitano
Year of death:
1911
Ioryi Mucitano, Aromanian revolutionary
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Eduard Magnus Jakobson
Year of death:
1903
Eduard Magnus Jakobson, Estonian missionary and engraver (born 1847)
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Wild Bill Hickok
Year of death:
1876
"Wild Bill" Hickok, American sheriff (born 1837)
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HOLIDAYS ON AUGUST 2
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on August 2 around the world.
Cinema of Azerbaijan
Day of Azerbaijani cinema (Azerbaijan)
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August 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: August 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Samuel David Ferguson
Christian feast day: Samuel David Ferguson (Episcopal Church)[citation needed]
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Virgen de los Ángeles
Our Lady of the Angels Day (Costa Rica)
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Armed Forces Day
Paratroopers Day (Russia)
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Roma Holocaust Memorial Day
Romani genocide-related observances, including: Roma Holocaust Memorial Day (Council of Europe, European Parliament)
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Republic Day (North Macedonia)
Republic Day (North Macedonia)
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Portiuncula
Christian feast day: Portiuncola Indulgence ("Pardon of Assisi"), the plenary indulgence related to St. Francis of Assisi (Catholic Church).
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